γ2 Volantis (gamma2 Volantis)

γ2 Volantis is a variable and double hypergiant star of spectral class K0 in the constellation of Volans.

γ2 Volantis visual magnitude is 3.78. Because of its moderate brightness, γ2 Volantis is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

J2000

Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ2 Volantis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties

γ2 Volantis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the γ2 Volantis double sysyem:

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

γ2 Volantis is distant 141.62 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

γ2 Volantis (gamma2 Volantis) is currently not visible from Gurgaon, India